Did you know...

  • Leaving the lights on overnight in a typical office wastes enough engery to make... 6000 cups of coffee
  • When a device is left on standby, it is still using energy - this is know as vampire power
  • Switching off your computer overnight for a year can save £35 per desk and enough CO2 to fill a double decker bus

Handy energy saving tips

  • Turn off appliances instead of putting them on standby
  • Make use of natural light and ventilation where possible and appropriate
  • Unplug devices when fully charged and chargers when not in use
  • Ensure regular equipment maintenance 
  • Choose energy efficient devices
  • Remember to switch off non-essential devices and light when not in use

Reducing energy consumption helps to decrease our carbon footprint. Small actions can make a big difference on our journey to net carbon zero!

Active changes we are making

At CHFT we are making active changes to reduce our carbon footprint.

  • 100% of our engery is procured from renewable tariffs
  • We have replaced existing lights at HRI with more efficient LED fittings
  • We have recently receieved funding towards our long term heat decarbonisation plan